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Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace UK To Offer CAMO Services

The Global MRO provider has received Part M approval from the UK's CAA to expand its business aircraft support.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Adds Price Quotes to Web Portal Functionality

Customers of the Nebraska-based MRO can now review and approve sales quotes online, streamlining the process.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Eyes Vector Aerospace Acquisition

The acquisition would create a company that employs more than 5,000 workers across nearly four dozen locations globally.
Airlines

British Airways Cabin Crew Call Another Strike

United union argues plan to wet lease A320s from Qatar Airways a breach of EU regulations
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Military Budgets More for Small Unmanned Aircraft Services

The Naval Air Systems Command and Special Operations Command have awarded IDIQ contracts of $1.7 billion and $475 million, respectively.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Global 7000 Program Update as Flight Testing Continues

Bombardier Global 7000 Program Update as Flight Testing Continues
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Aircraft

Boeing France Positioned To Meet NMA Supplier Needs

Group’s partnerships with 14 main French suppliers already integral to 737 Max, 777X
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Regulations and Government

Congress Eyes Future of Supersonic Travel

Both the House and Senate are focused on possibilities for changing the ban.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

AIN Special Report Completions and Refurbishment

OEMs are making the cabins of new aircraft more customizable, and completions centers offer numerous options for aircraft refreshment.
ATC

NATA Busts Pro-ATC Privatization 'Myths'

Comparing the FAA system to other countries with dedicated ATC entities fails to take into account the U.S. National Airspace System’s size and complexity.
FBOs

Texas Airport Embarks on Upgrade Project

University-owned Easterwood Field Airport will receive a new FBO and hangar as part of a $10 million infrastructure improvement
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Charter & Fractional

CB Aviation Launches Fractional Share Program

The service area is currently defined as the U.S. West Coast, but company has plans for CB SkyShares to be a national plan in a few years.
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Aircraft

Pilatus Delivers 1,500th PC-12

In a ceremony at its headquarters in Switzerland, the OEM handed over the milestone speedy turboprop to Australia's Royal Doctor Flying Service.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Flight Tax Systems Offers Site License Version

The new offering, which tracks tax-related aircraft activity is aimed at customers who have multiple aircraft owner clients.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

General Atomics Rolls Out Improved Ground Station for Reaper

Plans call for the Block 50 Advanced Cockpit Ground Control Station to replace existing ground stations for U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reapers.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Offers To Delete Names, Refund Drone Hobbyists

Complying with a federal appellate court ruling, the agency will delete the information it has collected on drone hobbyists—at their request.
Accidents

Accidents: July 2017

Preliminary and final reports
Avionics

CMD ADS-B Solution Receives Further Approvals

Most business aircraft and regional airliners are now covered by a CMD Flight Solutions AML STC for ADS-B OUT.
Aircraft

Parker Wins Denali Spots, Unveils New Engine Components

Composite lubrication reservoirs are an industry first.
Regulations and Government

Airway Routes Could Soon Become Extinct in Europe

European air traffic management network will be almost fully route-free by 2021, said Eurocontrol.
Regulations and Government

New CBP Facility Opens at San Antonio International

The Texas gateway sees more than 20,000 international GA passengers a year.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Boeing’s Dedicated Services Division Ready to Launch

Global Services to cover government, space and commercial customers
Aircraft

U.S. Offers GA-ASI Sea Guardian UAS to India

The maritime surveillance system is part of a further planned boost in defense cooperation between the two countries.
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Regulations and Government

GA Groups Turn To Members in ATC Battle

AOPA members make appeal: "Don't let happen to us what's happened to the rest of the world."
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Appoints SIAE Philippines as E-Jet Service Center

Brazilian airframer sees big demand for maintenance services from Asian E-Jet operators
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Rotorcraft

Waypoint Leasing Extends Credit Facilities

The company will use the funds to support aircraft and continue customer financing.
Avionics

A Day in the Life of a Corporate Pilot

Concierge-level flight monitoring helps flight departments provide solutions before their passengers are even aware of a problem.
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Aircraft

NetJets Receives 50th Challenger 350, 30th Global

To date, NetJets’ Challenger 350 fleet has logged nearly 70,000 flight hours, while its Globals have accumulated nearly 67,000 flight hours.
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ATC

Senate Committee Approves FAA Bill Sans ATC Reform

General aviation-friendly provisions in the Senate bill include expanded airport funding through the Flight Act and the Pilots' Bill of Rights 2.
Regulations and Government

Elwell Returns To FAA as Deputy Administrator

Most recently, he has been serving as the senior advisor on aviation to Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao.